Liter (L)
The liter, symbol L, is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (dm³). First introduced in France in 1795, it became the standard for everyday liquid measurements. While technically not a SI base unit, the liter is accepted for use with the SI due to its practicality. One liter equals 1,000 milliliters and 0.001 cubic meters, and is used worldwide as a unit of volume. It is utilized in cooking, chemistry, and other applications where standard volume measurement is required.
Milliliter (mL)
The milliliter, written as mL, is a metric unit for volume. It is one-thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter. It was established as part of the metric system and is used worldwide in medicine, cooking, and science. Because it measures small amounts, it is ideal for both everyday and laboratory use. It is the same size as a cubic centimeter, so people in different fields can easily understand it. This makes the milliliter one of the most useful and common units of measurement in the liter.